そちら
also: そっち
Meanings
Indicates a location near the listener but away from the speaker. Often used when offering a seat or pointing to a spot.
Please have a seat there.
Refers to an object or item near the listener. Polite; the casual equivalent is それ.
Could you show me that one?
you; your side
Polite way to refer to the listener, their family, or their organization. Common in business settings. そちら is more polite than そっち.
How is your schedule?
Refers to a person near the listener. Polite; less direct than その人. Often used when the person is associated with the listener.
Who is that person with you?
Usage patterns
- そちらへ行くto go that way / to come to your place
I'll come over to your place later.
- そちらにおかけくださいplease have a seat there
Please have a seat over there.
- そちらはどなたですかwho is this (calling)?, polite way to ask who the listener is
Excuse me, but who is this speaking?
- そちらの都合your convenience/schedule (polite, business use)
Please let us know a day that's convenient for you.
- そちらをくださいI'll take that one (pointing to something near the listener)
Excuse me, I'll take that one there.